Human Factors Panel

15 Apr 2026
Theatre 1
UDT Main Stream

a- Some operational ship performances rely on some manual manoeuvring of equipment.

b- Norms and standards to guarantee manoeuvrability hardly take ship dynamic environment in account.

c- Studies shows a drastic decay in human performances in some situations beyond standards recommendations.

Speakers
Alan Felstead
Alan Felstead, Head of Technology - Human Factors and Integration - BAE Systems Submarines
Harriet Morley
Harriet Morley, Human Factors Technologist - BAE Systems Submarines
Iain Breckenridge
Iain Breckenridge, Domain Engagement Lead Maritime - Leonardo UK
Matthieu Abautret
Matthieu Abautret, Research and Innovation Engineer - Naval Group
Peter Schumacher
Peter Schumacher, Design Lead - Adelaide University
Siobhan Banks
Siobhan Banks, Director, Behaviour-Brain-Body Research Centre - Adelaide University